BA (Hons) Early Childhood Care & Education

Course Overview
If you hold a level 7 BA (Ord) in Early Childhood Care & Education or a similar qualification, you can upgrade to a level 8 BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Care and Education in 8-10 months through blended learning. This qualification includes a research project you can do in your current work setting.

Course Details

This work-based programme enhances critical thinking, research skills, and professional practice, including a research project on a relevant topic. You have the opportunity to explore a topic of interest with extensive expert tutor support.

This is a valuable learning experience enhanced by small classes, draft assignments, and individual module tutors.

This programme is a one year top-up from the BA (Ord) Early Childhood Care & Education or equivalent degree.

Graduates receive a BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies from the University of Essex, recognised at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications, meeting the Professional Award Criteria for Early Childhood Care and Education.

What will you study?

There are two different BA (Hons) Early Childhood Care and Education 1-Year Top-up routes.

Route 1: If you are a graduate of Portobello Institute’s BA (Ord) Early Childhood Care and Education degree awarded by University of Essex, you will study the following:
Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice & Dissertation
Professional Development: Sharing the Learning
Route 2: If your existing level 7 degree comes from any other college or awarding body, you will study the following:
Evaluating Policy and Practice: Themes and Debates
Professional Development in the Community of Practice
Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice & Dissertation
Professional Development: Sharing the Learning

Delivered through blended learning.